Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Tottenham
Match Time & Date:
16 September 2025
20:00
Prediction: 2-1
Villarreal
Tottenham and Villarreal square off against each other at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in what promises to be one of the most exciting games of Tuesday’s program. Spurs are brimming with confidence following a 3-0 win over their local rivals West Ham United and they are seen as favourites to win their Champions League opener. All Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski are out of contention with injuries, while summer signing Randal Kolo Muani is expected to make his Tottenham debut against Villarreal.
The Yellow Submarine, on the other hand, aim to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid where they missed a couple of clear-cut chances to score, especially in the first half. Villarreal are likely to stick to their attacking style of play and given Tottenham’s attacking potential at home, there is a big value in betting on over 2.5 goals. All Willy Kambwala, Logan Costa, and Pau Cabanes are sidelined with injuries for the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Nicolas Pépé):
Born in France to parents of Ivorian descent, Nicolas Pepe became a full Ivory Coast international in 2016. In a symbolic twist of events, Pepe was handed his Ivory Coast debut in a goalless draw against his birth nation France days after receiving his first-ever call-up.
Pepe began his career in the lower leagues in Poitiers in 2012, before moving to Angers a year later. Having proven his qualities in the second-string side, Pepe was instated in Angers’ first team in 2013. Four years later – which included a season-long loan spell at Orleans – Nicolas Pepe was transferred to Lille. Les Dogues beat several sides to the signature of this pacey winger who is no stranger to scoring goals. Quick with his feet, Pepe can be deployed on the right wing and as a centre-forward.
The Ivory Coast international is unpredictable in his movement and not easy to keep an eye on, especially because of his powerful left foot.
Highlighted Team (Tottenham):
Tottenham Hotspur are a professional football club based in North London. Spurs host their rivals at White Hart Lane and the capacity of the stadium is 36,284. Tottenham won the Premier League (First Division) trophy in 1950/1951 and 1960/1961 and despite producing terrific displays in the 2015/2016 campaign Mauro Pochettino’s team eventually finished the season in third place in the standings.
Tottenham’s bitter rivals are Arsenal, but Chelsea and West Ham United are regarded as the team’s fierce opponents as well. Spurs have won eight FA Cup trophies, with the team also lifting the 1962/1963 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup title.
Tottenham Hotspur hammered Atletico Madrid in the final of the competition back then (5-1). The likes of David Ginola, Sol Campbell, Teddy Sheringham, Jurgen Klinsmann, Gary Lineker, Luka Modric, Robbie Keane and Gareth Bale are star players that used to play for the White Hart Lane outfit in the past. The colour of Tottenham Hotspur’s home kit is white.
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